Before the oil embargo of 1974, when oil and other forms of energy were relatively inexpensive, energy efficiency wasn't a major concern. But, those days of cheap energy are gone. Today, our cars are designed to give many more miles per gallon and our homes should be insulated to be more energy-efficient as well Unfortunately, many of our homes are not properly insulated. Under-insulated attics, crawl spaces, basements, garages and sidewalls are common causes of heat loss.Insulation is a good investment. By reducing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer, insulation can help save energy and money on your utility bills. The R-Factor has a reputation for excellent professional service and quality work in the residential and commercial construction industry. Specializing on insulation and drywall, their trained experts can confidently evaluate customers' needs based on the individual design of each space. Their professional technicians are able to recommend the areas that should be insulated, the amount of the insulation required to produce the thermal efficiency needed to increase the comfort of the space, and provide optimum energy savings.